“I wonder” is Rajesh Ram’s fifth solo, after a gap of nine years. Comprising Ram’s most recent body of watercolour drawings and life-size bronze sculptures, the exhibition resumes the artist’s interest in storytelling, capsuled in idioms and proverbs that tell of a time of childhood innocence and curiosity. Informed by the tales of the Panchatantra…
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Hybrids, a solo exhibition by Rashid Al Khalifa opens at Ayyam Gallery
he Bahraini artist’s work will be on display from 20 January – 10 March 2018 Ayyam Gallery Dubai (11 Alserkal Avenue) is pleased to announce Hybrids, a solo exhibition by Rashid Al Khalifa. Hybrids will present a selection of wall-mounted installations from six different series from 2010 to 2017. Over the past four decades, Rashid…
Legendary Drummer Dave Weckl to headline Jazz India Circuit Delhi Edition
Teamwork Arts’ Jazz India Circuit (JIC) 2017-18 season announces the first of its twin concerts slotted for the national capital as part of the JIC Delhi edition: to be held at One Golden Mile in New Delhi on the 17th and 18th of February, the much-awaited Delhi edition will be headlined by legendary drummer Dave…
COYA Dubai is delighted to present “Hero Addicted” by Luca Valentini from January 22 – March 26, 2018
The Italian born artist has an engineering background that he applied to delve into art. In “Hero Addicted”, Valentini has taken iconic covers of newspapers and magazines and reworked them weaving in a mix contemporary art, street art, and solid German expressionism. This body of work was inspired by hero and antihero; the juxtaposition of…
“Work In Progress” taking place at Triveni Kala Sangam, Delhi, from January 18 to January 25, 2018
On the completion of ten years, Kohlart proposes a revisitation and “re”presentation of the fundamental pillars of our entity – the artists and their art. To share this decade long journey they present annual group show titled WORK IN PROGRESS. Since Kohlart’s founding in 2007, have consistently worked with contemporary regional artists from around the…
B. M. Anand Foundation at India Art Fair 2018 – Art, Politics, Ideology: the Aesthetics of Brij Mohan Anand on 9-12 February 2018
The B. M. Anand Foundation will showcase selected works by anti-establishment, modernist painter and illustrator Brij Mohan Anand, in a specially curated exhibition at India Art Fair, New Delhi, 9 – 12 February 2018. Curated by Dr. Alka Pande and designed by Ishan Khosla, this exhibition intends to broaden public exposure and understanding of B….
“What if you fly” by artist Michelle Poonawalla on 1st to 4th February, 2018 at New Delhi
Title of the exhibition: “What if you fly” by artist Michelle Poonawalla Dates: 1st to 4th February, 2018 Venue: Vis A Vis India, Chattarpur, New Delhi In Michelle Poonawallas work lies an insistent thread of hope. It snakes through cages, loops through nostalgia, dots the painted canvas in a riot of colour as it takes…
Emami Art presents Bengal in new light at New Delhi for India Art Fair 2018
Emami Art, formerly known as Emami Chisel Art (ECA), part of the reputed Emami Group of Companies, is proud to return to India Art Fair in the Galleries section for the upcoming edition, due to take place from 9 – 12 February, 2018. The booth display at the fair has been conceptualised by Anupa Mehta,…
Gallery Art Motif presents exhibition of “Drawings, Paintings and Ceramics” by artists Madhvi Subrahmanian, Neha Lavingia and Sheetal Gattani
Neha Lavingia The closest analogy to Neha Lavingia’s paintings will be that of the Zen form of poetry known as Haiku. They are precise, evocative and brief, the poetics of the minimal. In the push, pull and shove of life, how often do we take the time to stand, to stare, to wonder, to feel,…
Exhibition of Senaka Senanayake, one of Sri Lanka’s leading artist, to be held in New Delhi in January 2018
In collaboration with London-based Grosvenor Gallery, Saffronart is holding an exhibition of paintings by the artist Senaka Senanayake at Saffronart, The Claridges, New Delhi, from 12 – 24 January 2018. The exhibition will feature new paintings by Senanayake on his most sought-after theme of the rainforest. Born in 1951, Senanayake is one of Sri Lanka’s…
When is Space? An exhibition on Contemporary Architecture from 21 January to 31 March 2018
Commissioned by Jawahar Kala Kendra and Curated by Rupali Gupte & Prasad Shetty. ‘When is space?’ intends to discuss the contemporary architecture and space making practices in India. Space here refers to the multi-scalar dimensions at which one thinks of architecture, from the idea of the universe, to collective institutional forms to the micro environments…
Elephant Parade India arrives in Kolkata at the 2017 edition of The India Story
JSW brings Elephant Parade India to The India Story. The city of Kolkata will meet the gorgeous elephants from Elephant Parade India during the 2017 edition of The India Art Story from 21 – 24 December 2017 at Swabhumi Heritage, Kolkata, as part of the Elephant Parade India Kolkata preview. Launched in 2015, The India…
India Art Fair reveals refreshed and expanded programme for 2018, and announces gallery and institutional participation
India Art Fair, the leading platform to discover modern and contemporary art from South Asia, announces programme highlights for the 2018 edition. Presented in partnership with BMW Group in India, the fair will take place at the NSIC grounds, Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi, 9–12 February. Under the leadership of new Fair Director, Jagdip Jagpal,…
BODHI PARVA, Festival of Buddhist Heritage, from 9th to 10th December 2017
Dates: 9th – 10th December 2017 Venue: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Time: 11 am to 6.30 pm Free Entry Buddhism has taken root in the consciousness of people across the world. With increasing curiosity – especially among the young – it is time, to look at the different aspects of Buddhism….
From Classical to Contemporary: Saffronart’s online auction sees excellent results across categories
Saffronart’s online auction, From Classical to Contemporary, concluded last evening with 98 lots out of 121 lots being sold for INR 16 crore (USD 2.5 million). Offering a panoramic view of Indian art, the auction saw a strong demand for antiquities and modernists. Works by S H Raza, Akbar Padamsee, Arpita Singh, F N Souza,…
‘project AMSOE – where Art Meets Science Of Everything’ from 1st to 23rd December 2017 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Project AMSOE is an inter-disciplinary arts festival conceptualized by young enthusiast Pratiksha Jain. It will be a melting pot of emerging and established artist, innovators, entrepreneurs, experienced activists, thinkers and do-ers. The festival will include works ranging from performance art, sonic art, public-interventions, social and ecological justice projects, installations, film, interactive work, poetry and more….
Natvar Bhavsar presents his first retrospective in India, titled “HOMECOMING”
DAG Modern is pleased to present New York based artist Natvar Bhavsar’s first retrospective in India, aptly titled ‘Homecoming’ at its Mumbai Gallery. His art sails past all limitations and enclosures to evoke feelings – and a sense of being – on a cosmic scale’ – Carter Ratclife, American art critic, writer and poet. Curated…
Exhibit320 and Blueprint12 opened ‘Given Power – From tradition to contemporary’ on behalf of TAF (Tribal Art Forms)
‘Given power – From tradition to contemporary’ – an exhibition that showcased Indian Folk and Tribal art form conceptualized by Rasika Kajaria, Mandira Lamba and Riddhi Bhalla. It is the first time in the Indian art landscape that 2 contemporary galleries – Exhibit320 and Blueprint12 – came together to create a platform for Indian Folk…
Amruta Kalasha – Thanjavur and other South Indian Paintings conceptualised by Roobina Karode
From 14th November – 13th December 2017 at KNMA, 145 South Court Mall, Saket, New Delhi The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) as an institution has been dedicated to optimize the visibility and engagement with the modern and contemporary art and the plurality of its practice across India and South Asia. This time, as…
Jatin Das: Artists & Friends. Over Fifty Years. At the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi 17-22 November 2017
Eminent artist Jatin Das will exhibit a staggering 500 portraits, at the esteemed Lalit Kala Akademi this November, many of which have never been on display before. The exhibition, Jatin Das: Artists & Friends. Over Fifty Years will be presented from 17 – 22 November 2017. Portraits have always been an important part of Das’s…
TRHs The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visits India to support Elephant Parade India
Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended the official preview of Elephant Parade India today at the British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi. Part of the 2017 UK India Year of Culture, the India edition of the Elephant Parade is organised by Elephant Family and is supported by…
Piraji Sagara, Whittled Space, at Akara Art, Mumbai 10 November – 22 December 2017
Exhibition Title: Whittled Space Dates: 10 November – 22 December 2017 Address: Akara Art, 1st Floor, 4/5 Churchill Chambers, 32 Mereweather Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400001 Akara Art presents a collection of fifteen works by artist Piraji Sagara tracing his development from the mid 1950s to the early 1990s. Offering insights into a unique facet of…
Top 10 highlights of Dubai Design Week (DXBDW) 2017
DUBAI DESIGN WEEK 2017 (DXBDW) –NOV 13 – 18, 2017 Dubai Design Week (DXBDW), now in its third year, is the Middle East’s most important, comprehensive and accessible celebration of design and creativity ever staged in the region. The 2017 Dubai Design Week (DXBDW) will see over 200 activities staged in locations across the city….
When Mandawa comes alive with global sounds
The first destination music festival of 2017, will also be one of the last festivals of 2017, with its second edition set to take off between December 23rd to 25th. Taalbelia, welcomed a large mix of audiences across ages and countries to some spellbinding performances from varied genres in the majestic town of Mandawa. It’s…
Kahaani Festival in Jaipur at the charming venue of Amroodon ka Bagh, Vidhan Sabha on 24th and 25th November 2017
Kahaani brings alive the timeless art of storytelling and re-imagines it through different art forms such as music, art, craftwork, theatre, dance and puppetry. Building on the concept of learning beyond the classroom, it attempts to create an atmosphere for children to think out of the box and experience a sense of creative freedom unshackled…
‘Essence of Being’ by artist Ranjan Kaul at India International Centre
Self taught artist Ranjan Kaul debuts with his first exhibition ‘Essence of Being’ at India International Centre from 12th to 19th November 2017. Ranjan’s art works capture images of the common people and their myriad moods, emotions and dynamics. Through the imaginative interplay of evocative hues, semi abstract figurative forms, energetic brushwork and textured surfaces,…
Exhibit320 in collaboration with Blueprint12 are proud to present ’Given power – From tradition to contemporary’
Show Title: Given power – From tradition to contemporary Conceptualised by: Rasika Kajaria, Mandira Lamba and Ridhi Bhalla Open to Public: 24th November – 24th December 2017 Venue: Exhibit320, F-320, Lado Sarai, New Delhi – 110030 Yanagi in his book “The Unknown craftsmen” has attributed the beauty of an object to a craftsman give power,…
Saffronart’s Kochi Biennale Foundation Fundraiser Auction, 31 October, 2017
Saffronart and the Kochi Biennale Foundation (KBF) will hold a fundraiser auction on 31 October 2017 in support of India’s largest and most reputed arts festival. The KBF Fundraiser auction features artworks by over 40 leading modern and contemporary artists. Most artworks on offer have no reserve prices, and there will be no Buyer’s Premium…
The euphoria of being: Himmat Shah – A continuing journey across six decades. Curated by Roobina Karode
The Museum Galleries, Jawahar Kala Kendra JLN Marg, Jaipur 31 October – 15 December 2017, 11am – 7pm except Monday Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) is pleased to bring to Jaipur the first ever comprehensive showing of eminent artist Himmat Shah in collaboration with Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA). Curated by Roobina Karode, Chief Curator…
Unt1tled, a solo exhibition of paintings by artist by Harleen Kaur at New Delhi from 4th – 7th November 2017
Unt1tled, a solo exhibition of paintings by artist by Harleen Kaur is an honest abstract expression inspired by a particular mood, environment, memory or sensation at a particular point in time. It is completely spontaneous, unpremeditated and unplanned at the moment of execution. The exhibition will inaugurate with a private preview on Friday 3rd November…